Name/Title
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteEntry/Object ID
2017.1216.9.11Description
9 photos of Walcott, Wyoming -- 7 of a flood; 2 photos of Andy and Jarda Nelson's home.
A)--In the foreground water pools across the desert flow. In the background is a person looking into the distance, vehicles on dry land, and houses in the distance. Written on the back: "Flood at Walcott, Wy."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
B)--In the foreground is water covering the desert floor; on the left side of the photograph white water can be seen next to an elevated ripple in the ground. In the immediate background is a car that has its right rear tire submerged by the water. Further in the background are buildings, vehicles, and a large metal structured spared from the flooding. Written on the back: 'Flood at Walcott, Wy."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
C)--Duplicate of A.
D)--Similar to A and C. Taken from the same location -- perhaps a few feet away. One other person is standing with the previously pictured gentleman, looking into the distance. Written on the back: "Flood at Walcott."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
E)--Flooding covers the desert floor -- brush spring up through the waters. In the background are two vehicles -- one has its left tires partially submerged. Further in the background are at least seven people observing the flooding, a building, and a large metal structure on the left side of the picture. Written on the back: "Flood at Walcott, Wy."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
F)--Similar to B and E. A handful of people are seen in the distance, observing the flood waters. A car has its two left tires partially submerged. Written on the back: "Flood at Walcott, Wy."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
G)--Similar to B, E, and F. A man is at the car with the partially submerged tires, reaching into the driver's side window. Written on the back: "Flood at Walcott, Wy."
Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
H)--Andy and Jarda Nelson's home in Walcott. The one-stroy white house sits behind a fence, lined with trimmed bushes. A small chimney sprout from the front center of the roof. Written on the back: 'Andy and Jarda Nelson Home at Walcott, Wy." Printed on the back: "September 5 1933. Bri-Tone Prints. Trade Mark Reg. Denver."
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".
I)--Two people with their horses in front of Jarda and Andy Nelson's house in Walcott. There is a male with a hat on and a rope in his hand, standing in front of a dark-colored horse. A female stands in front of a whtite horse, her hand under the horse's head. Written on the back: "Walcott, Wy residence."
Dimensions: 4" x 6". The photo is sepia.Collection
Permanent Collection